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azathioprine and Spondylitis, Ankylosing

azathioprine has been researched along with Spondylitis, Ankylosing in 20 studies

Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.

Spondylitis, Ankylosing: A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the axial joints, such as the SACROILIAC JOINT and other intervertebral or costovertebral joints. It occurs predominantly in young males and is characterized by pain and stiffness of joints (ANKYLOSIS) with inflammation at tendon insertions.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Hypoparathyroidism is rare in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)."2.46Hypoparathyroidism in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus coexisted with ankylosing spondylitis: a case report and review of literature. ( Dai, X; Jiang, L; Liu, J; Ma, L; Yu, F, 2010)
"Management of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is challenged by the progressive nature of the disease."2.41Conventional treatments for ankylosing spondylitis. ( Brandt, J; Dijkmans, B; Dougados, M; Khan, M; Maksymowych, W; van der Linden, S, 2002)
"Drug studies in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are usually short term, in highly selected patients at academic centers."1.28A prospective nationwide cross-sectional study of NSAID usage in 1331 patients with ankylosing spondylitis. ( Calin, A; Elswood, J, 1990)

Research

Studies (20)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199010 (50.00)18.7374
1990's2 (10.00)18.2507
2000's4 (20.00)29.6817
2010's4 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chung, SH1
Park, SJ1
Hong, SP1
Cheon, JH1
Kim, TI1
Kim, WH1
Xuan, D1
Yu, Y1
Shao, L1
Wang, J1
Zhang, W1
Zou, H1
Jiang, L1
Dai, X1
Liu, J1
Ma, L1
Yu, F1
Deepak, P1
Sifuentes, H1
Sherid, M1
Stobaugh, D1
Sadozai, Y1
Ehrenpreis, ED1
Dougados, M1
Dijkmans, B1
Khan, M1
Maksymowych, W1
van der Linden, S1
Brandt, J1
García Acebes, CR1
Barchino Ortiz, L1
Aboín González, S1
Díaz Ley, B1
Ruiz Fernández, P1
Sánchez de Paz, F1
Goodemote, P1
Jamieson, B1
Hoffman, R1
Karia, N1
Doran, J1
Watson, SL1
Nischal, K1
Durez, P1
Horsmans, Y1
Shorter, RG1
Shephard, DA1
Calin, A1
Elswood, J1
Sattar, MA1
Al-Sughyer, AA1
Siboo, R1
Petersen, D3
Fricke, R5
Klein, G2
Fellner, S1
Fellner, R1
Perkins, ES1
Deicher, H2
Krull, P1
Kruli, P1

Reviews

6 reviews available for azathioprine and Spondylitis, Ankylosing

ArticleYear
Hepatitis reactivation in patients with rheumatic diseases after immunosuppressive therapy--a report of long-term follow-up of serial cases and literature review.
    Clinical rheumatology, 2014, Volume: 33, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antiviral Agents; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Cohort Studies; Derm

2014
Hypoparathyroidism in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus coexisted with ankylosing spondylitis: a case report and review of literature.
    Joint bone spine, 2010, Volume: 77, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Central Nervous System Diseases; Cyclophosphamide; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Hyp

2010
Conventional treatments for ankylosing spondylitis.
    Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 2002, Volume: 61 Suppl 3

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antimalarials; Azathioprine; Dipho

2002
[Mycobacterium marinum infection. Case report and review of the literature].
    Actas dermo-sifiliograficas, 2006, Volume: 97, Issue:10

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Azathioprine; Doxycycline; Foot Injuries; Foot Ulcer; Humans; Immunocom

2006
Recent advances in the study of uveitis.
    The British journal of ophthalmology, 1974, Volume: 58, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antibodies; Antigen-Antibody Reactions; Aqueous Humor; Azathioprine; Cell Migration Inhibitio

1974
[Treatment of chronic diseases of connective tissue by cytostatic drugs].
    Revista clinica espanola, 1970, Volume: 116, Issue:6

    Topics: Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Chlorambucil; Collagen Diseases; Cyclophosphamide; Female; Huma

1970

Trials

1 trial available for azathioprine and Spondylitis, Ankylosing

ArticleYear
[Indomethacin in rheumatic diseases with special reference to ophthalmologic studies].
    Medizinische Klinik, 1972, Feb-25, Volume: 67, Issue:8

    Topics: Allopurinol; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Blood Cells; Capsules; Clinical Trials as Topic; E

1972

Other Studies

13 other studies available for azathioprine and Spondylitis, Ankylosing

ArticleYear
Intestinal Behçet's disease appearing during treatment with adalimumab in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis.
    World journal of gastroenterology, 2013, Aug-28, Volume: 19, Issue:32

    Topics: Adalimumab; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Azathioprine; Behcet

2013
T-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphomas reported to the FDA AERS with tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors: results of the REFURBISH study.
    The American journal of gastroenterology, 2013, Volume: 108, Issue:1

    Topics: Adalimumab; Adult; Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammato

2013
Clinical inquiries. Are DMARDs effective for rheumatologic diseases besides rheumatoid arthritis?
    The Journal of family practice, 2007, Volume: 56, Issue:11

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Antirheumatic Agents; Arthritis, Ps

2007
Surgically induced necrotizing scleritis in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis.
    Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 1999, Volume: 25, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azathioprine; Cataract; Cataract Extraction; Diplopia

1999
Dramatic response after an intravenous loading dose of azathioprine in one case of severe and refractory ankylosing spondylitis.
    Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 2000, Volume: 39, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antirheumatic Agents; Azathioprine; Blood Sedimentation; C-Reactive Protein; Dose-Response Re

2000
Frontiers in inflammatory bowel disease. The proceedings of a conference sponsored by the McReynolds Foundation. Part II.
    The American journal of digestive diseases, 1975, Volume: 20, Issue:7

    Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Arthritis; Azathioprine; Child; Chronic Disease; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colonic Neopla

1975
A prospective nationwide cross-sectional study of NSAID usage in 1331 patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
    The Journal of rheumatology, 1990, Volume: 17, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azathioprine; Cross-Sectional Studies; Diclofenac; F

1990
Coexistence of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and dermatomyositis in a patient with diabetes mellitus and the associated linked HLA antigens.
    British journal of rheumatology, 1988, Volume: 27, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Dermatomyositis; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Hand; HLA An

1988
[Cytostatic long term treatment in the inflammatory clinical course of Bechterew's disease].
    Zeitschrift fur Orthopadie und ihre Grenzgebiete, 1970, Volume: 108, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Female; Humans; Long-Term Care; Male; Spin

1970
[Treatment of chronic connective tissue diseases with cytostatics].
    Minerva medica, 1970, Jul-11, Volume: 61, Issue:55

    Topics: Antineoplastic Agents; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Chlorambucil; Chronic Disease; Collagen

1970
[Long-term studies on indomethacin in rheumatology with special reference to its use in combination with azathioprine].
    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1971, Volume: 21, Issue:11

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Arthritis; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Drug Combinat

1971
[Long-term therapy of ankylosing spondylitis using cytostatics].
    Verhandlungen der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Innere Medizin, 1969, Volume: 75

    Topics: Antineoplastic Agents; Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Female; Humans; Male; Spondylitis, Ankylosing

1969
[Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis with cyclophosphamide and azathioprine].
    Verhandlungen der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Rheumatologie, 1969, Volume: 1

    Topics: Azathioprine; Cyclophosphamide; Humans; Psoriasis; Remission, Spontaneous; Spine; Spondylitis, Ankyl

1969